The Lake 2011

After Mike and Maureen's wedding, Jamie's family headed up to the cottage in Hancock, Wisconsin. It was  a nice treat to have Jamie's sister Bess and her family there with us this year (They live in Florida). 

As always, it was a memorable few days.  The water in the lake was up higher than it has been in years, which made for some fun swimming, boating, and splashing.

Jack, Will, Juliana, and Jake chillin'

Jack and Will making sand angels

Chloe, Matt, Will, and Jack taking a canoe ride across the lake to the candy shop

Jack and Will just being little boys

And Alice just being Alice!

Such a WATER BABY

Everyone loved standing on the pier (or under the water, as you'll see by a video I'll post) and watching the fish and the beautiful scenery- Like the eagle who lived in the tree across the lake. Here he is swooping in for his dinner:

Will's caught a fish! (He didn't want to touch it)

In the evenings, the kids ran free, making up silly games or just chasing each other without a care in the world.

And once they were asleep, us adults (and the older kids) sat by the fire, stared at the incredible star-filled sky, and talked and laughed for hours....also without a care in the world. 

I can't even describe how beautiful the night sky was-shooting stars and constellations everywhere you look. It's really magical.  

I wish the whole family could have been there, but it was still a great time filled with memories. 

We miss the Florida peeps already! We're coming to you next! =)